Obeche Lightweight Plywood Panels from Japan
Aircraft interior plywood featuring Obeche tropical outer plies ≤6mm, transparent flame-retardant coating. HTS 4412.31.48.80 applies to this light-colored tropical plywood without grain-obscuring surfaces. Aviation-grade lightweight panels.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• FAR 25.853 fire test reports mandatory
• Weight-to-strength ratio documentation
• Aerospace end-use declaration avoids construction duties